Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday

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1 Lutheran Church of the Incarnation Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday March 25, 2018 A WARM WELCOME is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that your worship experience is meaningful and that you will come again. We invite you to fill out a Welcome Card located in the pew and place in the offering plate. If you re looking for a church home, we encourage you to contact Pastor Jane or the church office (803)

2 Service of Holy Communion WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING We gather in the garden, so that all may enter in procession. Palms and Sunday of the Passion booklets are distributed before the service begins. SUNDAY OF THE PASSION The assembly follows the ministers into the church. When most worshipers are inside, we begin to sing All Glory, Laud and Honor (pp.3 of the Passion booklet). Children and adults scatter colored paper and palms as they process to their seats. PRAYER OF THE DAY Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-9a 4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. 6 I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7 The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8 he who vindicates me is near.

3 Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. 9a It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty? The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING: Philippians 2: Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The assembly stands. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: ELW S151b

4 THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MARK, Passion booklet pp The Passion of Our Lord according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. Be seated for the reading. The assembly reads the part of The People, in bold and marked by a palm symbol. The minister concludes: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Silence for prayer and reflection. We stand as the hymn begins. HYMN OF THE DAY: ELW 343 My Song Is Love Unknown LOVE UNKNOWN THE APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Renewed in the promise of baptism, let us pray for the church, world and all who are in need. Kneeling as you are able. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes Hear us, O God. We respond: Your mercy is great. PEACE The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is seated.

5 OFFERING ANTHEM MEAL Two settings of "Hosanna, Blessed Is He That Comes" Christian Gregor ( ) Knut Nystedt ( ) Hosanna! Blessed is He That comes! Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is He That comes in the Name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! The assembly stands as the offering and communion elements are brought forward. OFFERTORY

6 OFFERING PRAYER Merciful God, receive the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving and the offering of our lives, that following in the way of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: SANCTUS: ELW 190

7 THE EUCHARISITC PRAYER Blessed are you, O God of the universe. Your mercy is everlasting and your faithfulness.. With this bread and cup, we remember our Lord s passover from death to life as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts of bread and wine. Bless this feast. Grace our table with your presence. Come, Holy Spirit. Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread. Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world. Breathe new life into us. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and love. Come, Holy Spirit. With your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth and all its creatures, with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen. LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Return to God with all your heart. Receive bread for the journey, drink for the desert. Thanks be to God. COMMUNION All are welcome to join in communion, trusting that Christ promises to be truly present. Whole wheat communion bread is served. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. Red communion wine is served: the first cup is a common cup (for drinking from) and the second cup is for intinction (dipping the bread). Those unable to partake of both elements are assured that the Church affirms our Lord s full presence in, with, and under each element alone. Those who choose not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing. When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. Amen.

8 AGNUS DEI: ELW 195 MUSIC DURING COMMUNION HANDBELL ANTHEM Dorian Dance Michael Joy The Incarnation Ringers COMMUNION HYMN: ELW 337 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed MARTYRDOM The Assembly Stands PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord. Amen. SENDING God, send us out to be Christ s body in the world, sharing what we have heard and seen. SENDING OF COMMUNION Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother s tender care: As you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. BLESSING May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.

9 SENDING HYMN: ELW 346 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty THE KING S MAJESTY DISMISSAL Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Hosanna Filio David Jeanne Demessieux ( ) From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Music reprinted under Onelicense.net license A WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Ushers: Team 3 Lay Assistant: Ethan Overcash Communion Assistants: Welda McCullough and TBA Crucifer: Ethan Johnson Acolytes: Olivia Jackson, Rose Duncan Lector: Leslie Skinner BIRTHDAYS Donald Brown 03/31, Franklin Cramer 03/31, Bruce Faulling 03/27, Robert Morgan 03/31 Dwight Ritchie 03/26, Bryce Whitaker 03/27 BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES Linda Blazek 03/28, Amy Kehl 03/30, Merle Parker 03/28, Len Williams 03/26 At its regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, the council unanimously approved the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to hire Dr. Patrick Hawkins as part time Director of Music beginning May 13; however, he will continue to supply through Easter and on Sundays as his schedule allows up to that time. Welcome, Dr. Hawkins! The Congregation Council is seeking two people to serve as voting members to the SC Synod Assembly May 31-June 2 to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center here in Columbia. If you are interested, please let Steve Cook, Council President know. Thanks to the cast of The Trial of Judas for making this Lenten Season so meaningful and thoughtprovoking! A discussion of the balloting results will take place during Wednesday evening s meal! Stay informed about all the happenings at Incarnation. Are you receiving our weekly newsletter (The Incarnation Informer)? If you re not receiving our weekly newsletter The Incarnation Informer, please contact the church office (803) or office@incarnationlutheran.com

10 Holy Week Worship Schedule Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 6:15pm Good Friday, March 30 Resurrection Lutheran at 12Noon Incarnation at 6:15pm Holy Saturday, Children s Activities March 31, 10:00am 12Noon Easter Sunday Breakfast 8:00am Festival Service 10:00am SUNDAY SCHEDULE 10:00am-11:15am: Worship 11:30am-12:15pm: Sunday School in CDC building 12:15pm 12:30pm Music with Ethan 11:30am-12:30pm Worship Reflections Fellowship Hall Current Concerns The Rev. Dr. Ralph Wallace (father of Leslie Skinner), the Miller Family, family of Randy Yaussy and Kim Yerrick, Rita Buzbee (mother of Suzanne Snyder), family and friends of Erick Ballou, Laura Tyler and family at the death of her mother, Carol Taylor, Mary Kehl, Walter Lindler, Ken Hoffman (brother of Janet Hoffman), Sandra Pouncey (friend of Janet Hoffman), Cecilia Eaddy (CDC mother), Delores DeJames (mother of Jeff DeJames), Sarah Parker (Mike Parker s mother), Bobby Wierich, Harry Evans, Alden Pratt SUBMITTING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PUBLICATION The deadline for submitting announcements for the weekly is noon each Monday. The deadline for submitting announcements for the Sunday Bulletin is noon each Wednesday. Announcements are subject to editing. All announcements must be sent via to office@incarnationlutheran.com. Announcements submitted after the deadline will be considered for the following week. Financial Update: Actual Plan Difference Last Week $ 8,339 $ 4,479 $ 3,860- Month to Date $ 15,115 $ 13,437 $ 1,678- Year-to-Date $ 42,724 $ 49, 721 $ 5,547-

11 Lutheran Church of the Incarnation 3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 1:00 pm office@incarnationlutheran.com Pastor Jane Mitcham Interim Pastor pastor@incarnationlutheran.com Ethan Overcash Youth Minister youth@incarnationlutheran.com Teresa Boykin Director of Child Development Centers cdc@incarnationlutheran.com Dr. Patrick Hawkins Director of Music & Organist music@incarnationlutheran.com John Edwards Interim Parish Administrator office@incarnationlutheran.com Amy Kehl Bookkeeper bookkeeper@incarnationlutheran.com

12 INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH CONFIRMATION CLASS WORSHIP RESPONSE NAME WORSHIP RESPONSE # DATE OF WORSHIP SERVICE DATE RESPONSE TURNED IN MUSIC What hymn or song had special meaning for you? Why? SCRIPTURE READINGS First Reading: Second Reading: Gospel: Preacher 1. What happened or was described in the Gospel reading today (or in the main scripture used by the preacher)? 2. What did you learn from the sermon about God or Jesus? 3. What was said in the sermon that you think is important for Christians to remember? 4. What part of the worship service felt most worshipful to you? (prayers, singing, Confession, Communion, Children s message, choir music, sermon, offering, greeting others, or some other part) Why? I have talked with my student about the worship service and this worship response. Parent Signature